Julius Baer
Julius Baer Group, a prominent player in the wealth management industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and has a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1890, the firm has established itself as a leader in private banking, offering tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. The company’s core services include investment management, estate planning, and wealth structuring, distinguished by a client-centric approach and a commitment to personalised service. Julius Baer is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top private banks globally, and has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Julius Baer continues to set benchmarks in the wealth management sector.
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Julius Baer's score of 44 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Julius Baer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Julius Baer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,667,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 8,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily driven by business travel. This marked an increase from 10,024,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a need for enhanced climate action. The bank has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their near-term targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with specific goals to reduce emissions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. As of 2021, their portfolio targets covered 11% of total investment and lending by total assets, with required activities making up 10% of this total. Julius Baer is committed to submitting further detailed reduction targets by May 2024, reflecting their proactive stance in addressing climate change within the financial sector. The bank's emissions data and climate commitments underscore its dedication to sustainability and responsible investment practices, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate impacts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,737,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,756,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,517,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Julius Baer is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
